Rising temperatures in France has prompt transport minitsry to take precautionary steps. French rail officials warned that elderly people and others particularly vulnerable to extreme heat should consider postponing rail travel if possible.

The head of SNCF, the French state-owned railway operator on Sunday advised vulnerable people against taking the train during the ‌heatwave that is expected to peak in France early next week.

"We recommend the most vulnerable people postpone their trip or at least avoid taking the train........

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